Senior Mechanical Engineer - Hydroelectric Machinery

City of Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle City Light seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to ensure reliable operation of hydro turbine generating units and all related systems. The role covers design changes, maintenance, and construction of powerhouse and dam support systems, gates, hoists, piping, and ventilation.

You will perform reverse engineering, stress analysis, and drawings, review codes, and support rotating machinery with field procedures and equipment procurement.

Qualifications

• Requires five years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington or other credentials that demonstrate equivalent expertise.

Responsibilities

• Design engineering: reverse engineering, stress/strain calculations, and drafting with tolerances and alignments.
• Field engineering: develop disassembly/assembly procedures and oversee shop work and alignment.
• Coordinate with rotating machinery testing, tooling, and rigging for overhauls of generators and support systems.
• Ensure designs comply with codes (ASME B31.1/B31.3) and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with other disciplines (Electrical & Civil) to integrate designs across projects.

Skills

Rotating machinery knowledge

Vibration analysis

CAD / 3D design literacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

3D design software

MATLAB

Job description

Seattle City Light seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to ensure reliable operation of hydro turbine generating units and all related systems. The role covers design changes, maintenance, and construction of powerhouse and dam support systems, gates, hoists, piping, and ventilation.

You will perform reverse engineering, stress analysis, and drawings, review codes, and support rotating machinery with field procedures and equipment procurement.